Cumbria Branch

Camberwell Beauty

Overview

A large, spectacular and very rare late-summer migrant that is occasionally blown across from Scandinavia on easterly winds.

Where to look

Records are scattered all around the county. It can turn up anywhere including gardens where it nectars on Buddleia.

Record distribution, frequency, locations and images.

When to look

Most records in Cumbria are from early August

Recorded flight times.